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didimauw

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So I have been expecting another pound of Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox, which arrived today. What I didn't expect is what was behind that, in the mail box.
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And opened, this what was inside.
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I had asked a certain member ( who I won't name untill he gives me permisson, or posts here) regarding a tamper and hoping to purchase one some day.
And before doing any kind of purchase, this appeared in the box.
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Some members will know who I'm talking about now.
Absolutely amazing craftsmanship. The time and effort put into this tamper is beyond words. This is one I will use every day and truly cherish. Unbelievable. It makes any tamper I've made look like child's play. ( I must admit, he's the reason I even started attempting to make a tamper in the first place)
And that's not all! Then I look at the lighter placed next to it.
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Which I have never owned or seen one in person. A Dunhill trench lighter. Still trying to find out a date. It will be the star of my small lighter collection.
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And then I picked up the briar stummel sitting there.

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Wasn't sure at first what to think of it untill I turned it over.
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8O
Hands shaking, speechless amazement.

Then I grabbed the piece of paper inside the box and the stem fell out.
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Another beautiful project Dunhill!!!!! I can't wait to start cleaning it up and taking a closer look at it. ( I should say, I didn't wait long...hint hint)

Date anyone? I'm still a newb at this.
And then the note that the stem was placed in.
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This package made my day. My week. My month even.
And a thank you to the sender, not only for the amazing gifts, but also for the kind words about my last Dunhill adventure. This one will be even more special.

 
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That tamper certainly looks familiar :clap: Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the heck out of all of that! And well done to the gifter! :clap:

 

jpmcwjr

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Holy Cow! That's terrific. A brand new bling and incredible historical notes. The lighter- were they generally painted so they wouldn't reflect?

 

mso489

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Super cool. That is a really appealing vintage Dunhill; I'm not a Dunhill guy, but that one caught my attention.

 

seanv

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Wow that’s awesome. I hope you enjoy the restoration. Great job by the sense on that tamper also

 

tulsagentleman

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Looks like Christmas came early. Unsolicited surprise gifts are the very best kind. Kudos to you both.

 
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